Mountain Brook Police surpass fundraising goal

The Mountain Brook Police Department surpassed its “No Shave November” fundraising goal by more than $400.

According to the department’s fundraising page, participating officers raised a total of $1,945 online. Throughout the month of November, several officers “let it grow” and teamed up with the nationwide No Shave November fundraising campaign in its fight against cancer.

Officer Brad Timothy first suggested the idea to the department during roll call.  The department approved the request almost immediately, he said, and the officers had permission to remain scruffy for the month. This was the first year the department participated, said Capt. Greg Hagood in a previous interiview.

Timothy said he hasn’t grown his beard out since he served with the Army Reserves in Afghanistan and is looking forward to not having to shave for an entire month.

“I’m sure most men would agree,” said Timothy.

Since No Shave November began five years ago, participants around the globe have helped raise $2 million donated toward the American Cancer Society, Prevent Cancer Foundation, Fight Colorectal Cancer and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

During No-Shave November, participants are encouraged to donate the money they would normally spend on grooming – anything from a few dollars on a new razor to $100 for a salon visit. 

Money donated to No-Shave November is donated to several organizations and goes toward cancer prevention, education and research.